| Mike Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:MikeGreen.jpg) Green with the Washington Capitals in January 2009 | |||
| Born |
October 12, 1985 Calgary, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
Washington Capitals Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers | ||
| NHL draft |
29th overall, 2004 Washington Capitals | ||
| Playing career | 2005–2020 | ||
| Website | mikegreen25.com | ||
Michael David Green (born October 12, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers.
Known for his hard slapshot and goal-scoring offense during his ten-year tenure with the Capitals, Green put up impressive offensive statistics for a defenceman from 2007 to 2010. During this time, he earned the nickname "Game Over Green" for his propensity to score game-winning goals.